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This is a rare opportunity to own a Special Edition Ibanez JSM-100, with only 50 units made to celebrate John Scofield’s 50 years anniversary. It’s crafted from the finest woods, and the moment you hold it, you can feel the exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Built to last, this guitar is robust, well-constructed, and far superior to many more modern versions I've played. The attention to detail and the tone are outstanding—perfect for discerning players and collectors alike.
The guitar is in excellent condition overall, with only one small finish checking near the bridge. It’s barely noticeable and only visible when viewed under direct light, making it extremely difficult to capture in photos.
Comes with a non-original hardcase for safe shipping.
1999 euro + shipping
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01-14-2025 02:44 PM
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Great guitar!!!
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I own a 2001 JSM100 and love it. It looks very much like yours.
However, I've never heard of a JSM100 being 'limited edition' or that there was a "50th anniversary version limited to only 50 pieces".
According to Ibanez Wiki Fandom page, it has been in regular production since 2001.
JSM100 | Ibanez Wiki | Fandom
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Isn't this a JSM100 VT? If so, I seriously doubt only 50 were made since there are three for sale on Reverb. What year was it made? What exactly are these "finest woods", and what kind of humbuckers does it have? Thanks in advance for your response.
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This one has a gold colored plate inside, stating serial number #25.
Originally Posted by jazzshrink
As the seller at the time told me, it was a limited run of 50. I believe this is the number 25 of the 50. I have no paperwork to prove it other than the gold plate, but you can believe it or you can't. I can assure you if you had the opportunity to try it in person you would definetely feel the difference.
I have compared it against other models from 2001 and it feels and looks different - heavier, more robust. This has been commented by many luthiers (3 in total) I have taken it for setup over the years, when they deliver the guitar back they would always comment something like "I have never seen a JSM100 like this".
I did not believe this to be true at the time. So I tried several different JSM100 in guitar shops in Portugal - they all felt completely different from this one. Less confortable, felt "cheap" somehow. So I went back to the seller and bought it at full price.
Anyway, the truth is that for the price I am asking, it would be a great deal even if it was not a special edition. But I guarantee that anyone who tries it will know the difference.
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What about the pickups and the types of wood used?
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Super 58 pickups. The electronics have some sort of special insulation that is not seen on other models. The luthiers I have taken the guitar had never seen such thing. Originally Posted by jazzshrink
As for woods, flamed maple body. Ebony fretboard. Mohogany single piece neck.
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Thanks
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<br> Originally Posted by manatttta
Since I could find no reference to a limited edition model, I took a closer look at my JSM100 and compared it to your photos.
First of all the top/back/sides wood appears to be the same high grade flame maple.
Also, there is a paper label inside of the body, (on the bass side f-hole), that includes the model name, serial number as well as what appears to be John Scofield's signature.
There is nothing visible through the treble-side f-hole except the interior wiring to the pots and pickup selector.
On your JSM photos, there appears to be some type of gold or brown plate, barely visible.
Also, you've covered the alpha-numeric serial number, the first few digits indicate the factory and production year (i.e. F01xxxxx which indicates the Fujigen factory, and 2001 production year).
If the treble-side interior label is the gold plate that designates yours as one of the 50 limited editions, it would help support it being a more unique model.
With no other information on the web about this, maybe it would be a good idea to take a photo of the plate to help support its progeny.
You just might have a unique JSM. Take a few more steps and potential buyers might be more interested.
Good luck with your sale.
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Thanks for your investigation! Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
Yes you are right, the gold plate you mentioned on the treble-side is the limited edition serial number plate. I am happy to send photos to interested buyers.
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Why not simply post it here? Originally Posted by manatttta
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Just noticed the nut is not the standard half-bone and half brass composite that is usually standard on that model.
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Oh sorry I forgot to mention. I changed it for a bone one, but I have the original one stored and it can be replaced at any time Originally Posted by capnrory
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Bridge original? Japanese models have a full Gotoh bridge not that one (which Ibanez calls the "Gibraltar" bridge I believe).
Also, I'm not aware of any special model that was made on the occasion of Scofield's 50th birthday. I own the black special model from a few years ago, for which Ibanez interviewed Scofield. It's a long time since I listened to the video but I don't recall a limited JSM being mentioned as having been made prior to the black one. But I could be wrong!
Last edited by m_d; 01-21-2025 at 04:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by m_d
herr is a photo of the plate inside the body stating the special edition and its serial number, 25 out of 50
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I see the "25". Where is the "50"?
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Well, this is puzzling. I can't find anything, either, of there having been any sort of 50th anniversary thing in 2001 (Ibanez celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, but that didn't include a JSM it seems). 2001 was apparently the first year of the JSM100 model. There was a 2021 special edition celebrating the 20th anniversary.
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